A huge, desk-topping A4/3mm sized version of the Artis Opus texture palette, which is practically a work of art in its own right! Covered in a variety of mild/coarse textures, with a variety of spacing between each it is a perfect permanent fixture for testing and cleaning, not to mention looking swanky!

Note XXL is the size used on YouTube –
‘I have become very used to the working space around the edge of the XXL since we redesigned it for more ‘traditional’ palette space. 2/3 of mine is used for cleaning, and 1/3 for paints/mixing/testing. I can’t live without it these days!’

Use/FAQs/

‘Should I prime it?’
Prime it (we recommend a few coats of Vallejo Black Primer) and you’re ready to mix on it, test colour schemes, test your drybrushing results before taking your brush to miniature, and also clean series D on it, gently using it like a washboard.

Priming:
Priming your palette with a satin-ish primer like Vallejo Black Primer will help it retard rather than absorb paint, allowing it to stay workable for longer

Cleaning:
Simply wipe off any dust before use with a damp cloth (not one that’ll leave fibres) and you’re good to go. You can occasionally re-prime for a fresh start.